Is Ato Boldon A-List?
No — Ato Boldon is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1997
World Championships Silver
Lost A-list status in 2004
Dropped to B tier — Retires from Track
Ranking Timeline
Olympic Bronze, Atlanta
Won bronze medals in 200m & 4x100m relay, raising profile.
World Championships Silver
Won silver at World Championships, boosting endorsements.
Olympic Silver and Bronze
Won silver (100m) and bronze (200m) at Sydney Olympics.
Retires from Track
Boldon retires from athletics. Becomes an analyst for track and field.
Enters Trinidad Politics
Appointed Senator in Trinidad and Tobago, focuses on youth and sports.
Analyst and Former Senator
Continues as track analyst; political career subsided.
Last updated: February 25, 2026